Match Report
In the standings it was Newcastle Jets W 9th on 23 points, Sydney FC W 10th on 19 — separated by 4. Sydney FC W's recent output outran their position: 5th on form over five rounds, 10th in the table. Against a league average of 1.39 goals per team per game, Newcastle Jets W ran at 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded, Sydney FC W at 0.9 and 1.45.
A win had eluded Newcastle Jets W for 5 matches, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
9 meetings are on record — 3 won by Newcastle Jets W, 6 by Sydney FC W, 0 drawn, at 2.67 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 33% of the meetings went to the host.
On the scoreboard, Newcastle Jets W led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Newcastle Jets W: Melina Ayres (22'), Sophie Hoban (31'), Sophie Hoban (74') · Sydney FC W: Mackenzie Hawkesby (15')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle Jets W 46% · Sydney FC W 54% · Total shots: 21-20 · On target: 11-5 · Corners: 3-5